Participation in
Activities
develops us into well-rounded people. We
engage with others to develop outside interests and expose us to new and
differing points of view. By
contributing in the larger world, we demonstrate that Chi Omega makes a
difference in the lives of women.

Our chapter is busy! Besides our social activities, you can find Montgomery County Chi O's serving in the community, promoting scholarship by raising funds for our endowed Jennifer Slaughter Memorial Scholarship Fund, and by recruiting the BEST new members and supporting them through their college years. Please contact us at mocochio@gmail.com to find out how you can get involved!

Friendship
is what binds us to each other and to our Fraternity. The friendships we develop in Chi Omega give
us a home across geography and generations and give us lasting support
throughout our lives.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is Chi Omega Fraternity's National Philanthropy. Since the start of our alliance, Chi Omegas have made a difference in many children's lives through volunteering time, talents, and dollars. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored Chi Omega for the incredible volunteer efforts of our members.

It all began on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas when four young women, with the help of a local dentist, established the secrets and symbolism that today bind over 260,000 women. This small band of women founded Chi Omega after realizing a need for an organization that would foster both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.

Career and PersonalDevelopment prepares us for
life’s work and makes us marketable regardless of the path we choose. Sisters serve as mentors and coaches along
the way. Chi Omega promotes personal
growth and teaches us to work earnestly at whatever we choose to do.

Sincere Learning and
Creditable Scholarship means that we care about our intellectual
development. We embrace the spirit and
excitement of learning throughout our lives and encourage others to better
themselves.

We are honored to support local collegiate Chi Omega's through our endowed Jennifer Slaughter Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Chi Omega Foundation. Each year deserving young women from our community are awarded scholarships.

All donations to our scholarship fund are tax-deductible. To make a donation, please contact us at mocochio@gmail.com.

To get an application for our scholarships, please contact mocochio@gmail.com or visit our local website at www.woodlandschio.com. Applications are available no later than January 1 of each year and are due by March 31. Awards are announced in June.

Community Service means that we want to make a difference on our campuses and in our
communities. We know that giving back to
others unselfishly makes the world a better place and makes us better
people. Serving and giving helps to
connect us.

This year our chapter will support Angel Reach. Angel Reach is a Transitional Living Program for youth who have aged out of foster care. Angel Reach also supports hundreds of kinship families in Montgomery County. To learn ore about Angel Reach visit www.angelreach.org.

If you would like to support our chapter and this philanthropy, please contact us at mocochio@gmail.com

Chi
Omega’s symbols are a visual representation of our purposes and ideals.

CrestChi Omega's crest was adopted in 1902. Centered on the crest is the white carnation, with the Chi to the left and the Omega to the right of the flower. Above these symbols are both the skull and crossbones and the owl. Beneath the carnation are the five letters, Rho, Beta, Upsilon, Eta, Sigma. All emblems known and loved by Chi Omegas are surrounded by a laurel wreath, used in ancient times by the Greeks to honor scholars and heroes.

Chi Omega BadgeChi Omega's badge is a monogram of the Greek letter Chi superimposed over the Greek letter Omega in raised gold. Set into the letter Chi are fourteen stones, always pearls or diamonds. Rho, Beta, Upsilon, Eta, Sigma are inscribed across the top of the letter Omega. On the right side of the Omega, the badge bears a skull and crossbones; on the left, an owl. The badge was designed by Dr. Charles Richardson, one of the founders; he crafted our first badge from dental gold. Only initiated Chi Omegas are permitted to wear the badge or crest.

Pledge PinChi Omega's pledge pin is a black enamel oval edged with gold; the Greek letters Chi and Omega are found in the center.

Colors of Chi OmegaChi Omega's colors are cardinal and straw. Their symbolism is explained in Chi Omega's Initiation Ritual.

Flower of Chi OmegaChi Omega's flower is the white carnation. It was chosen for its pure, delicate whiteness and its rich, refreshing perfume; its symbolism is explained in Chi Omega's Initiation Ritual.

Symbol of Chi OmegaThe owl, an emblem on our Chi Omega badge, is the most recognizable symbol of Chi Omega.

Patron Goddess of Chi OmegaDemeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and civilization of the earth, is the patron goddess of Chi Omega Fraternity. She is the warm, generous, loving mother of nature who embodies the idea of womanly helpfulness and strength that is the mainspring of Chi Omega's teaching.

Official Flag of Chi OmegaChi Omega's flag has five vertical stripes, three of cardinal and two of straw, extending from a wider horizontal cardinal bar at the top. Embroidered on this top is a stylized white carnation.

Chi Omega SealChi Omega's seal, designed by Ina May Boles, has the head of our patron goddess Demeter in the center, the name of the Fraternity encircling it, and the date of the founding below. The outer edges are made in five uneven scallops.

CharterChapter charters are engraved on parchment and carry the names of the founding chapter members. Each charter is signed by the members of the Governing Council in office at the time the charter is granted.

Official Ring of Chi OmegaChi Omega's official ring was adopted in 1905. Designed by founder Ina May Boles Morton, only the five founders, Governing Council and former Governing Council members may wear the ring.

Chi Omega's Open Declaration"Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals"This statement summarized the foundation of Chi Omega. Our members recognize the efforts and enlightenment of the Greek world, and they strive to maintain the values of a Judeo-Christian lifestyle.

The Chi Omega Symphony has
reflected the purposes of Chi Omega members since its composition in 1904 by
Ethel Switzer Howard on the eve of her initiation into the Xi Chapter of Chi
Omega at Northwestern
University.

Welcome, Sister! We're glad you're here! We are Chi Omegas located in the Montgomery County Texas area, north of Houston. Our sisters live and work in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Willis, Magnolia, Montgomery and surrounding area! We have lots of fun and get lots done and we'd love to get to know you. Join us for our social events, pitch in as we help our community, recommend local girls for recruitment, award scholarships to local members, and assist our actives. Come meet your sisters, both familiar and new. We promise you'll have a hoot of a good time! To find out how you can get involved, please contact us at mocochio@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!